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  Your office space is more than just a place to work, it’s a reflection of your company’s culture, values and identity. It’s where creativity flows, collaborations flourish and productivity soars. Designing the perfect office that embodies all these aspects can be a daunting task, but with the right guidance and experts by your side, you can turn your dream workspace into a reality. That’s where BE Furniture comes in. BE Furniture is your trusted partner in creating  exceptional office environments in New Jersey  and beyond. In this article, we’ll take you on a journey through the process of designing your dream office with BE Furniture, highlighting how we turn your vision into a workspace that truly represents who your company is and where they want to be. Understanding Your Needs and Preferences The journey begins with a thorough understanding of how each of your teams operate on a day to day basis. At BE Furniture, we believe that the best office designs are bo...

December is almost over, and as the New Year is quickly approaching, many office executives are taking the time to reflect on how the modern workplace has changed. More importantly, we’re going to weigh in on if these two major changes are a good or a bad thing – because not all change is progression. Especially when it comes to office design that sacrifices efficiency for aesthetics.  In this article, our in-house team of  modern office designers  have compiled two big ways business has changed and their professional opinions on how effective these changes are today.  #1. Goodbye cubicles, hello open plan layout Up until the early 2000s, many businesses opted for confined cubicle layouts within their corporate offices. The main intent of cubicle layouts was to promote more individualized and focused work and eliminate distractions. Traditionally, each cubicle enclosed a single employee and kept them separated enough from other coworkers to discourage socializa...

  Office cubicle systems and modern office workstations have changed a lot from their predecessors of the 60s and 70s, with an increasing sense of style, collaboration, and employee wellness over saving space. The latest in this office wellness offering is the active workstation. Here’s what it’s all about, from our NJ commercial office furniture team. What Is an Active Office Workstation? This is a category that includes commercial office furniture that is designed to support healthy activity and wellness in the office. This includes treadmill desks, sit-stand desks, ergonomic workstations, and ergonomic chairs. The Importance of Employee Wellness Employee wellness is a huge trend right now, and it’s easy to see why. When employees are healthy and comfortable, absenteeism due to illness and injury decreases, engagement and productivity increases, and employees feel more valued by the organization. Of course, active workstations are just one part of a compre...

Planning a new office fit-out in 2020? With so many decisions to make about  office cubicle systems , modern office workstations and desks, and interior office design, it’s easy to forget about one thing that’s essential to every successful office design: soundproofing. Better Soundproofing Means Better Productivity Have you ever been in an office or restaurant for a meeting where it was impossible to hear what was being said on the other side of the table? Or in a conference room where it’s impossible to hold a private meeting because anything anyone says bounces and echoes around the room? It’s frustrating and it’s bad for business! And, it shows just how important soundproofing really is if you want your office space and employees to be productive. As our offices have gotten busier and more open, noise levels have increased – a problem noted as early as  1972 in the Noise Control Act . According to health professionals and the act itself, noise doesn’t j...

These days, collaboration is the name of the game in the modern workspace. The walls are coming down, communication is actively encouraged and design focusses on pushing the sharing of ideas. The open office concept, even with  office cubicle systems  is more open than ever before – so where does that leave privacy? Why is Privacy Important?  If open concept design fosters some of the most desirable employee behaviors – collaboration, creativity, communication and problem-solving – then is privacy important enough to incorporate into office design. The short answer is: yes! Private meetings:  There is always a need for a private meeting space, whether it’s to talk to a client one-on-one, meet with employees, hold performance reviews or board meetings. Distraction-free space: Once brainstorming and other collaborative sessions are over, employees need a distraction-free space where they can focus without the distractions or interruptions of other collabor...

If you’re not convinced, just think about this statistic from Mindspace research, that 21% of 18-24 years olds have rejected a potential employer because of the poor design and/or lack of amenities of the workplace. Or that 34% would be willing to commute for an impressive 60 minutes if it meant working in a ‘perfect’ environment. And it’s not just affecting your company’s ability to draw in new talent, since 31% of workers were found to be bored with their current work environment, with 28% describing it as outdated or dull. Bored, outdated, dull… these are not words you want associated with your brand! These Numbers Seem Acceptable, But They’re Growing  Millennials are now entering the workforce in large numbers and will constitute over 50% of the working population in just a few years’ time. This means that these numbers are only going to grow – so, if companies want to start attracting today’s top performers as well as tomorrow’s bright new talent, they need to take a ...

For a long time, the phrase “work-life balance” has been a buzzword for businesses, but the reality is that, for many people, there is a distinct disconnect between the quality of like they experience at home and the one they get at work. After all, most employees work 40-60 hours a day in the  office , under fluorescent lighting, in range of unhealthy vending machine options, in front of a computer for hours at a time, and unaware of whether it’s day or night outside. After a day’s work, achieving that essential balance is almost impossible – finding the time or energy to exercise, shop for and prepare healthy foods, and spend quality time with our loved ones and hobbies. It’s this imbalance that makes achieving these goals almost impossible – and the distinction between home life and office life makes it exhausting to even think about! The answer, according to specialists, is that  workplaces  need to catch up in terms of quality of life – and industry leaders ...